LE1 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Leicester in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE1 1AP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (407 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00068903 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE1 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE1 1AP.
380
36
£ 39,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, LE1 1AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE1 1AP. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE1 1AP are high at 407 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moat Community College
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
The Children's Hospital School
Highfields Primary School
Castle Mead Academy
Charnwood Primary School
Brook Mead Academy
Uplands Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
290 nearby- Bubbleology0.6 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Audrey0.7 km
- Cafe Bruxelles0.6 km
- Cafe Mbriki0.5 km
- + 285 more
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Super Tiger0.8 km
- Tiger0.7 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea0.6 km
- Batch'd0.6 km
- One Below0.6 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- Grafton House Hotel0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Belmont House Hotel0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Almeida Coffee And Juice Bar0.5 km
- Firebug0.5 km
- Mosh0.7 km
- Odd Bar0.5 km
- Rutland And Derby Arms0.5 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- Bubble CiTea0.6 km
- Bar Sandwich0.7 km
- Las Vegas0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Blazin Bird UK0.8 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse0.6 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.4 km
- South Wigston5.7 km
- Syston7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rutland Street0.0 km
- Charles Street0.0 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Granby Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LE11AP · Data under Open Government Licence